The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Science. The lowest is 50% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School is a small charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Columbus, Ohio, with an enrollment of about three hundred. The school's current footprint sits in a residential area near Mock Road on the city's south side; beginning in the coming school year, it will expand to include a co-located middle school, Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School, moving to a full K-8offering on a single campus. That change means families can now stay at the same school through eighth grade without selecting a new building.
On academics, the school's proficiency profile sits below the midpoint when compared to other charter and public schools in Franklin County. In math and English language arts across the grades tested, roughly six in ten students score at proficient or above on Ohio's state assessment. Science performance is somewhat higher, with about two thirds meeting proficiency. The school has only one year of current test data available, so trend information is not available to show whether these results are moving. A parent may want to ask the school directly about prior-year performance and what steps are underway to strengthen proficiency in core subjects.
The student body is substantially composed of Black students, with a smaller share of Hispanic students. Demographic and eligibility data for special populations—students with IEPs, English learners, and students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—were not available in the school's public reporting, so a parent seeking detailed information about supports for these groups would benefit from contacting the school directly.
Columbus itself is Ohio's largest city and the nation's fastest-growing major metro, with a diversified economy centered on government, education, healthcare, finance, and major corporate headquarters including JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, and Cardinal Health. The city has historic neighborhoods ranging from densely walkable downtown districts and the German Village to residential areas and industrial-transitioning zones. The south side, where Cesar Chavez sits, is part of a broader pattern of new multifamily construction and neighborhood investment across Columbus, though neighborhoods vary in walkability and school-age family density. Housing costs in the school's zip code are below both state and national medians, and rents have been relatively stable.
The school's website and public directory show it as a regular charter public school. No information was available about the breadth of electives, clubs, advanced courses, or specialized programs, so a parent interested in those particulars should reach out to the school to ask about course offerings and enrichment. The school's charter status means it operates under a contract with approval from the state and is held to specific accountability measures; whether this carries implications for how families enroll or what options are available at the middle school level is worth clarifying with the school as the Midnimo co-location gets underway.
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